NATA Welcomes Five New Board Members, Announces Anderson as Chair

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces Board of Directors leadership changes and the election of five new members.

Todd Anderson, Chief Operating Officer of Sheltair, has been elected as the new Board Chair. Todd’s home base is in Orlando, Florida. Todd will take the helm from Clive Lowe, Executive Vice President at Atlantic Aviation, who will continue to serve as Immediate Past Chair on NATA’s Executive Committee.

Renewing for additional 3-year terms are Josh Hochberg, President/Owner of Sonoma Jet Center, and Larry Wade, Partner/President of Golden Aisles Aviation. 

Travis Grimsley, Vice President of Aircraft Services at the Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, Michigan; Cristine Kirk , President and CEO of Malone AirCharter in Jacksonville, Florida; Mary Miller, Vice President Industry and Government Affairs for Signature Aviation in Washington, DC; Kathryn Purwin, CEO and Owner of Helinet Aviation Services in Van Nuys, California; and Craig Teasdale, Vice President of Operations for Ferrovial Vertiports in Irving, TX, were elected to serve at-large.

“The NATA Board and team are thrilled to welcome these bold and dedicated idea innovators to the Board of Directors – each representing an established or emerging membership segment of the Association. As the industry explores new ways to recruit new talent, foster diversity, conduct business, and advance safety and sustainability, Mary, Cristine, Kathryn, Craig, and Travis will add increased depth to the wealth of perspectives leading the Association and its members to higher levels of excellence and achievement,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.